1. WAR were a popul… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least nine artists with this name:
1. WAR were a popular funk group of the '70s. They mixed soul, jazz, blues, reggae, Latin and rock influences in their music. They had a very recognizable sound, due to their mix of harmonica, horns, guitar, bass, percussion, and vocals. WAR was initially formed in 1969 from a band called Nightshift to jam while Eric Burdon free-associated lyrics. They released two albums under Burdon's name, the first of which contained the hit Spill the Wine. Burdon left the group in 1971, and WAR had several major hits through the early to mid 1970s.
2. A Swedish black metal band that was formed by members of few bands including Dark Funeral, Hypocrisy and Ophthalamia. They released two albums and then changed their name to Total War. The compilation "We Are... Total War" (2001) consists of their two releases on one disc. (Check more on WAR (Swe))
3. A Polish black metal band, formed in 1993 and since split up. The band has released 4 albums and refuses to publish photographs of the members since their demo days. Lyrical themes include War, Misanthropy, Hatred and Anti-christianity.
4. Rumbling lo-fi synth/post-punk from Posh Isolation. Features Elias Rønnenfelt from Iceage and Loke Rahbek from Sexdrome.
5. An Italian thrash metal band.
6. A dark ambient/electronic band who released one album, Obedience, in 2002.
7. An unsigned American MC.
8. Jeremy
9. War is an alias of French drum and bass producer Samy Ponsar.
Summer Dreams
War Lyrics
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Eight track playing all your favorite sounds
The rhythm of the bongos fill the park
The street musicians trying to get a start
′Cause it's summer, summer time is here
Yes, it′s summer, my time of year
Yes, it's summer, my time of year
Stretched out on a blanket in the sand
Rapping on the C B radio in your van
We'll give a big ten four to the truckin′ man
′Cause it's summer, summer time is here
Yes, it′s summer, my time of year
Yes, it's summer, my time of year
Young boys playin′ stick ball in the street
Fire hydrants help to beat the heat
Old man feeding pigeons in the square
Nighttime finds young lovers walkin' there, oh yeah
′Cause it's summer, summer time is here
Yes, it's summer, my time of year
In Atlantic City or out in Malibu
Or anywhere between, I am telling you
When you feel those balmy breezes on your face
Summer time is the best time any place, oh yeah
′Cause it′s summer, summer time is here
Yes, it's summer, my time of year
′Cause it's summer, oh yeah, summer time is here, yes it is
Yes, it′s summer, my time of year
'Cause it′s summer, summer time is here
Yes, it's summer, yes it is, my time of year
Oh, 'cause it′s summer, summer time is here
Yes, it′s summer
War's "Summer Dreams" is a timeless ode to the joys of summer. The song captures the spirit of the season, with its vivid imagery of riding around town with the windows down, listening to music on the eight track, and feeling the warm air blowing through your hair. The rhythm of the bongos filling the park and the street musicians trying to start their careers adds the perfect touch to the song, making you feel like you're right there with them.
As the song progresses, we're transported to a sandy beach where kids of all ages are digging Disneyland, young boys play stick ball in the street and fire hydrants help to beat the heat. Old man feeding pigeons in the square while nighttime finds young lovers walking there, and all of this while we experience the balmy breezes on our face. It's clear that for the singer, summer is the best time of year, and he invites us to share in that feeling with him.
"Summer Dreams" is more than just a song about summer. It's an invitation to enjoy life, to let loose, and to embrace the possibilities of the season. The song is a testament to the enduring magic of summer, and a reminder that sometimes all we need is a little warmth, a little music, and a little freedom to live our best lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding round town with all the windows down
We are driving around with all the windows rolled down enjoying the summer breeze
Eight track playing all your favorite sounds
We are listening to our favorite songs on the eight track, enjoying the music that reminds us of summer
The rhythm of the bongos fill the park
The park is filled with the sound of bongos, and we can feel the rhythm, which signifies that it's summer
The street musicians trying to get a start
Street musicians are trying to get their music heard and establish themselves during this summer season
′Cause it's summer, summer time is here
The presence of these sounds and events around us are an indication that summer has arrived
Yes, it′s summer, my time of year
I love this time of year, and it feels great to be surrounded by summer vibes
Stretched out on a blanket in the sand
We are lying on a blanket on the beach enjoying the sun and sand
Kids of all ages digging Disneyland
Children of all ages are playing and digging in the sand, pretending it is Disneyland
Rapping on the C B radio in your van
We are chatting using the CB radio in our van, sharing our summer adventures with others
We'll give a big ten four to the truckin′ man
We will acknowledge the truck driver by saying 'ten-four', indicating that we understand his message and wish him a safe journey
Young boys playin′ stick ball in the street
Boys are playing stickball in the street during this summer season
Fire hydrants help to beat the heat
People are opening fire hydrants to cool off during hot summer days
Old man feeding pigeons in the square
An elderly man is feeding pigeons in the town square, enjoying the warm summer atmosphere
Nighttime finds young lovers walkin' there, oh yeah
Couples are walking in the square at nighttime, enjoying the romantic atmosphere of summer
In Atlantic City or out in Malibu
Whether we are in Atlantic City or Malibu, we are enjoying the summer vibe
Or anywhere between, I am telling you
No matter where we are, we are experiencing the joy of summer
When you feel those balmy breezes on your face
When you feel the warm, gentle summer breeze on your face, you know that summer is here.
Summer time is the best time any place, oh yeah
Summer is the best season, regardless of where you are situated
′Cause it′s summer, summer time is here
The presence of the warm breeze and other summer events signifies that summer is here
Yes, it's summer, my time of year
I love summer and cherish all the fun and events that come with summer
′Cause it's summer, oh yeah, summer time is here, yes it is
We can feel the summer vibes all around us, signifying the arrival of summer
Yes, it′s summer, my time of year
I love to cherish all the wonderful things that occur during summer
Writer(s): L. Oskar
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scootsman
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Does anybody know the meaning of the lyrics? Google translate came up empty.